A Galapagos cruise can take you to the islands that inspired Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. The Galapagos Islands are made of 19 small islands, making a Galapagos cruise the perfect way to maximize your time in what UNESCO has proclaimed to be a distinctive living museum and showcase of evolution.

On a Galapagos cruise be prepared to meet the very unique animals and marine life that have resulted in this region due to the various seismic and volcanic activity that created the islands. You'll find that the Galapagos Islands still remain vastly unspoiled, and don't forget your cameras as the locals including the sea lions, land iguanas, giant tortoise, Galapagos penguin, and numerous fauna species will welcome you to each island!

While on your Galapagos cruise, one of the main attractions is the Lava Tubes in Puerto Ayora! These vast regions of tunnels were formed by the solidifying of the outside skin of molten-lava flow, and walking through these dark tunnels is an experience you'll never forget. Another main attraction on a Galapagos cruise is the numerous perfect diving spots. As each island boasts its own unique underwater habitants, diving in the Galapagos Islands is unparalleled! The Galapagos Islands are also a surfers paradise as there are numerous good surf breaks spread across the beaches including areas around the west side of Isla Baltra.

A Galapagos cruise will leave you with a sensation of being inspired, and possibly with a new outlook on life. From the powder soft beaches and azure waters, to the abundance of unique wildlife that treat humans like nothing but paparazzi, the Galapagos offers a unique perspective on what a tropical paradise should be. There is so much to explore, and with exquisite dining and scenic landscapes, creating an ideal itinerary will be just as easy as this islands laid back lifestyle. There's no time like now to find out what inspired the most resounding belief of our time, go explore why the Galapagos inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution!

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